Administrative assistant

*Who We Are* Bluestone Accounting Group Ltd. is a well-established Chartered Professional Accountants firm in Abbotsford with long-standing roots in the Fraser Valley. We value relationships with both our clients and our team and pride ourselves on providing friendly, professional and dependable service. Our office is collaborative and team-oriented, and we are looking for someone who enjoys helping people and keeping things organized. *The Position* We are looking for a friendly, organized and dependable Administrative Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. As one of the first points of contact for our clients, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional experience while also helping our team keep the office running smoothly. This position would be a good fit for someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable interacting with clients, has strong attention to detail and is willing to jump in and help wherever needed. *What You'll Be Doing* Your responsibilities will include: * Greeting clients and providing friendly, professional service * Answering and directing incoming telephone calls * Responding to emails and assisting with general office correspondence * Receiving client documents and ensuring information is directed to the appropriate team member * Assembling financial statement packages and various types of tax filings for our clients, either digitally or in paper format * Scanning, copying, printing and organizing documents * Maintaining organized electronic and paper client records * Processing client payments * Updating client information in our systems * Communicating with team members regarding client requests, questions and documents * Assisting with incoming and outgoing mail and courier packages * Maintaining an organized and professional reception and common office area * Providing general administrative support to our accounting team *Skills and Experience* We are looking for someone who: * Has strong communication skills * Is organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities * Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy * Is comfortable using computers and learning new software and technology * Has experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel * Is comfortable working with PDFs and electronic documents * Is reliable, punctual and dependable * Works well independently and as part of a team * Is willing to ask questions, learn and take on a variety of tasks * Can remain organized and accurate during busier periods Previous experience in office administration, reception, professional services or an accounting office is considered an asset. Bookkeeping experience would be an additional asset. *Hours & Work Environment* This is mostly a part-time position with some flexibility in days and hours, particularly more in the winter and spring and less in the summer and fall. What We Offer * Competitive pay of $20.00?$25.00 per hour, depending on experience * Flexible part-time schedule, with additional hours during our busier season * On-the-job training * Friendly, collaborative and team-oriented office environment * Long-term employment opportunity for the right person that could lead to a full-time position in the future Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction telling us a little about yourself and why you are interested in the position. Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 ? 24.0 per week Work Location: In person